Millard County Events Calendar
* * * Updated weekly, so check back often
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(To
add an event to the calendar, contact Deb Haveron,
435-864-1402
or dhaveron@co.millard.ut.us)
July 2008
July 19 – Silver Sage Chuck Wagon Dinner Show, Diamond D
Motor Lodge, 234 West Main Street, Delta.
Look what has come to
Delta, Utah this summer. Every other Saturday evening starting from May to
September, Kirk and Jayleen Hoggard, along with their two beautiful daughters,
bring you the Silver Sage Chuck Wagon Dinner Show. Come and have an evening of
good food, entertainment, and a few laughs.
Doors open at 6:30; Dinner Bell
rings at 7:00; Show starts at 7:30.
Reservations preferred; otherwise, it’s first come first served. For information and reservations, call Kirk
at 435-864-7603 or kirk@silversagemusic.com.
July 19 – 20, Motocross Race, Screamin’ Eagle Raceway, 850 South Airway
Drive, Fillmore. This is a USRA Point
Event. Sign up Friday 6-8 pm or Saturday 6-8 am. Gates open on Thursday at 5:00 pm and close
nightly at 10:00 pm. See website for
other scheduled events and times.
Contact Annette Ault, 801-768-4664 or 801-362-5612, screamineagleraceway@msn.com for
more information.
July 23
–Hinckley Pioneer Days Celebration,
Hinckley
7:00 pm, Junior
Rodeo, Hinckley Rodeo Grounds
8:00 pm, Mascaro
Championship Rodeo, Hinckley Rodeo Grounds
July 24
–Hinckley Pioneer Days Celebration,
Hinckley
6:00 am,
Daylight Salute
7:15 am,
Registration for 2-mile classic run/walk
8:00 am, Annual
Pioneer Classic Run/Walk
9:30 am, Pioneer
Parade, Hinckley Main Street
11:00 am,
Pioneer Day Program, Hinckley City Park
12:00 pm, BBQ
Dinner & Hootennany, Hinckley City Park
7:00 pm, Junior
Rodeo, Hinckley Rodeo Grounds
8:00 pm, Mascaro
Championship Rodeo, Hinckley Rodeo Grounds
July 24
–Scipio Pioneer Days Celebration,
Scipio
10:00 am,
Parade, Center Street, Scipio, with program immediately following at the
cultural hall at the church.
2:00 pm, Races
and Games at the Park, Scipio
July
18-31, Sunset View Junior Golf,
Sunset
View Golf Course, 1800 North Highway 6, Delta. Junior Golf instruction for kids 6 and up. Classes start at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $30. Contact Todd Mullen, 864-2508 for more information.
August 2008
August 2 –
Miss
Millard Scholarship Pageant,
7:00 pm., Delta High School Palladium, 300 North Center Street, Delta. Join us and experience a fun, glamorous, and
exciting evening of pageantry at its best. Miss Millard competition is judged
on an interview with the judges, casual wear, talent, evening-wear, and a
2-question on-stage interview. Young
girls ages 7-10 also compete in a fun and adorable Little Miss Millard pageant
the morning of the pageant. During the evening’s program, one of these young
contestants is chosen to serve as Little Miss Millard. For more information or if you are
interested in competing in the pageant contact Tammie Bean, 435-864-3604.
August 2 –
Ride for Life Poker Run,
75 South 100 West, Fillmore. Sixth
annual poker run around the Fillmore Loop of the Paiute ATV Trail with lunch
included. Extra poker cards may be
purchased. Great prizes for the best
hand, as well as a silent auction.
Proceeds go to the Huntsman Cancer Research Center. Registration starts at 8:00 am, with lunch
served at approximately 1:00 pm.
$25/person. Contact Sherry Shepard,
435-743-5357, b_s_shepard@frontiernet.net.
August 2 – Silver Sage Chuck Wagon Dinner Show, Diamond D
Motor Lodge, 234 West Main Street, Delta.
Look what has come to
Delta, Utah this summer. Every other Saturday evening starting from May to
September, Kirk and Jayleen Hoggard, along with their two beautiful daughters,
bring you the Silver Sage Chuck Wagon Dinner Show. Come and have an evening of
good food, entertainment, and a few laughs.
Doors open at 6:30; Dinner Bell
rings at 7:00; Show starts at 7:30.
Reservations preferred; otherwise, it’s first come first served. For information and reservations, call Kirk
at 435-864-7603 or kirk@silversagemusic.com.
August 7-9
– Millard
County Fair,
Millard County Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta. The 2008 theme is “There’s Magic in the Air
at the Millard County Fair.” Millard
County's agricultural heritage is highlighted and its residents' accomplishments
celebrated during the County Fair.
Visitors to the County Fair experience old-fashioned fun, scrumptious
food and hours of entertainment. Dozens of exhibits proudly displaying blue
ribbons fill the fairgrounds building, while prize winning small animals wander
around outdoors. Contact Betty Jo
Western, 435-864-3966.
August
8-9, Sunset View Couples Golf Tournament, Sunset View
Golf Course, 1800 North Highway 6, Delta.
This is a 2-day tournament for couple.
Cost is $120/couple. Contact
Todd Mullen, 864-2508 for more information.
August 16 – Silver Sage Chuck Wagon Dinner Show, Diamond D
Motor Lodge, 234 West Main Street, Delta.
Look what has come to
Delta, Utah this summer. Every other Saturday evening starting from May to
September, Kirk and Jayleen Hoggard, along with their two beautiful daughters,
bring you the Silver Sage Chuck Wagon Dinner Show. Come and have an evening of
good food, entertainment, and a few laughs.
Doors open at 6:30; Dinner Bell
rings at 7:00; Show starts at 7:30.
Reservations preferred; otherwise, it’s first come first served. For information and reservations, call Kirk
at 435-864-7603 or kirk@silversagemusic.com.
August 21-23 – Central Utah Cutting Horse
Association Event,
Millard County Indoor Arena, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta. The
sport of cutting is a contest between a horse and rider, and a cow. It is the
only equine sport where the horse must work on its own relying on strength,
agility and intelligence. It is also the only equine sport where the
competitors assist their opponents.
Contact Martha Neerings, 801-367-4241, martha@airwired.net.
August
29-Sept 1
– Labor Day Fly-In, Delta Municipal Airport, Delta. All ultralight, lightsport and experimental aircraft are invited to
Delta once a year for flying, food and fun. Airplane games such as water
balloon drops, candy drops and ultralight golf (which involves dropping a golf
ball from low level flight over a green at the golf course) will be played as
weather permits. Spectators are welcome to come to the airport to look at the
aircraft and watch some of the airplane games. Admission is free for
spectators. Raffle tickets are sold to help support the next year's fly-in.
Lots of prizes will be given away thanks to our sponsors. Airplane rides can be
purchased for a small fee (early morning and late evenings are best for taking
flights). So come and enjoy the fun!
Contact Randy Fowles 435-979-1914 for further information.
August 30
– Silver Sage Chuck Wagon Dinner Show, Diamond D
Motor Lodge, 234 West Main Street, Delta.
Look what has come to
Delta, Utah this summer. Every other Saturday evening starting from May to
September, Kirk and Jayleen Hoggard, along with their two beautiful daughters,
bring you the Silver Sage Chuck Wagon Dinner Show. Come and have an evening of
good food, entertainment, and a few laughs.
Doors open at 6:30; Dinner Bell
rings at 7:00; Show starts at 7:30.
Reservations preferred; otherwise, it’s first come first served. For information and reservations, call Kirk
at 435-864-7603 or kirk@silversagemusic.com.
August 30 – Leamarado
Days, Leamington
7:30 am, Breakfast in the
Park
10:00 am, Children’s
Parade, Meet at the Town Hall
11:00 am, Trap Shoot and
Sloppy Joes
2:00 pm, Dutch Oven
Contest, Adult & Junior Categories, Judging at 6:00
September 2008
Sept 1 - Leamarado Days, Leamington. Leamarado Days began in 1946 when the
town planned a homecoming celebration for World War II soldiers. The
celebration was held on Labor Day and consisted of a program in the morning, a
noon barbecue and a dance that night. The following year, the veterans decided
to give the party and it was again extremely successful and continues to draw
many back to their hometown. The annual
event is held at the Leamington Town Hall and Rodeo Grounds. The traditional
talent show, barbeque dinner, games and an evening rodeo provide a fun time for
residents and visitors.
7:00 am, 5K Family Run
10:00 am, Talent Show, Leamington Park
12 Noon, Roast Beef/Pork Dinner
3:00 pm, Rodeo, Leamington Rodeo Grounds
Sept 5-6 –
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Each Day, Old
Capitol Arts Festival, Fillmore. Fine
art, mountain man demonstrations, and live entertainment are just a few of the
attractions at the Old Capitol Arts Festival.
The fun-filled event takes place at the Territorial Statehouse Park in
Fillmore. A full agenda of activities
fill the two-day festival. The park is overflowing with artists' booths featuring
original artwork and crafts. A quick draw auction is a popular event, with the
sale of artwork created on the spot. Demonstrations of early pioneer skills
keep attendees captivated. Civil War reenactments and antique car and
horse-drawn wagon rides add to the fun.
Exciting entertainment takes place each afternoon. Continuous activities
for children, and a variety of food concessions ensure no one will want to miss
any of the fun.
Sept 13,
2-Man 27-Hole Golf Tournament,
Sunset
View Golf Course, 1800 North Highway 6, Delta. 9 holes best ball; 9 holes scramble; 9 holes alternate shot. Cost is $100. Contact Todd Mullen, 864-2508 for more information.
Sept 19-21 – Delta Car Show, Delta City Park, Main Street, Delta.
The Delta Car Show gets underway in September with more than 150 antique
vehicles, classics, muscle cars and street rods displayed in the City Park.
Unique games and contests, which are never divulged beforehand, are famous
among car show enthusiasts. Spectators
are encouraged to attend the free event, reminisce and become acquainted with
vehicle owners. Rock ‘n’ roll music is
traditional and a crazy socks contest takes place at the Saturday night
dance. Contact Bob & Sharry Harper,
435-864-3087 or harpervalley@frontiernet.net.
October 2008
October 4-5, Motocross Race, Screamin’ Eagle Raceway, 850 South
Airway Drive, Fillmore.
This is a USRA Point Event. Sign up Friday 6-8 pm or Saturday 6-8 am. Gates open on Thursday at 5:00 pm and close
nightly at 10:00 pm. See website for other
scheduled events and times. Contact
Annette Ault, 801-768-4664 or 801-362-5612, screamineagleraceway@msn.com
for more information.
October
23-25 – Central Utah Cutting Horse Association Event, Millard County Indoor Arena, 187 South
Manzanita Ave., Delta. The sport of cutting is a contest between a horse
and rider, and a cow. It is the only equine sport where the horse must work on
its own relying on strength, agility and intelligence. It is also the only
equine sport where the competitors assist their opponents. Contact Martha Neerings, 801-367-4241, martha@airwired.net.
November 2008
November
21-22– Las
Vegas Cutting Horse Association Event, Millard County Indoor Arena, 187
South Manzanita Ave., Delta. The sport of cutting is a contest between a horse
and rider, and a cow. It is the only equine sport where the horse must work on
its own relying on strength, agility and intelligence. It is also the only
equine sport where the competitors assist their opponents. Contact Nancy Hunter, 702-379-7865.
November
29 – Delta’s Tree Festival, Millard County Fair Building, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Auction starts at 2:00 p.m. Beautifully decorated trees are auctioned to
local businesses. Proceeds go to the
local Sub for Santa and the Central Utah Food Share. Contact Bonnie Shamo, 435-864-3662.
November 29
–6:00 p.m., Christmas Light Parade, Main Street,
Delta. Welcome the season with Delta’s
annual Christmas Light Parade. Floats
covered in Christmas lights travel down Main Street, ending at the County Fair
Building. At the Fair Building kids can
see Santa while everyone enjoys free cider and donuts and local entertainment. The trees from the Delta Tree Festival are
also on display for everyone to enjoy. Contact Karen Johnson at Delta City,
435-864-2759.
March 2009
March 28 – Women
in Motion Conference for Women About Women, Delta High School, 50 West
300 North, Delta. Come join us at the
best thing to happen in Central Utah since sliced bread. This conference is a day filled with
learning, food and fun. A day for women
of all ages to have a time-out from daily stress and responsibility and have
time just for themselves. Women in
Motion is a conference designed to assist women in finding joy and fulfillment
in their busy lives. Conference
speakers are experts on their varied subjects and come highly recommended to
the conference. Subjects range from
women’s health issues, finances, mind-body health, gardening, and interior
design. Ticket price is $35.00. Contact Linda Ekins, 435-864-3424.
May 2009
May 26-30 – Millard
County Junior Livestock Show, Millard County Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita
Ave., Delta. It’s the 78th annual show, which showcases 4-H and FFA
projects in beef, swine, sheep and dairy with 3 days of showmanship, market
classes and other contests. Banquet for
exhibitors and families Wednesday night, May 27. Market animals are sold on Thursday, May 28. Contact Shan Ellison, 435-406-1346, lsellison@frontiernet.net.
June 2009
June 11-13 – Days
of the Old West Rodeo, Millard County Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita
Ave., Delta. Rodeo fans can enjoy a colorful PRCA
event and cheer their favorite cowboys at the Days of the Old West Rodeo. Top contestants compete in steer wrestling,
team roping, saddle bronc riding, PWBR Barrel Racing, tie-down roping, and
everyone’s favorite—bull riding. Rodeo
starts at 8:00 pm each evening. Contact
Sherri Callister, 435-406-1054, dgnflys@yahoo.com.
June 22-27
– National ATV Jamboree, Fillmore. Gather at the POD in Fillmore City with other ATV enthusiasts for
the annual ATV Jamboree. Guides offer approximately 30 different rides each day
in the Pahvant Mountains, with experienced local guides making stops along the
way to describe history, geology, flora and fauna. Participants will enjoy seeing wild turkeys, elk and mule deer as
you travel the Paiute ATV Trail and experience some of the most spectacular
scenery you can imagine. Pizza parties, pot luck dinners and a progressive
dinner in Chalk Creek Canyon are just some of the activities planned during the
week-long event. Cost is $100/person;
$175/couple or $300/group of 4. Contact
Bart & Nola Whatcott, 1-800-441-4ATV.
June 26-27
– American Cancer Society’s
Relay for Life of Millard County, Delta High School Football Field, 50 West 300 North,
Delta. This is a time and place where
people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we’ve
lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many live. Campsites can be set up any time after noon
on Friday, June 27. Entertainment
starts at 5:00 pm and continues throughout the night and into the morning. Survivor walk begins at 6:00 pm, with dinner
at approximately 7:00 pm. Hypnotist
John Daughters’ show starts at 10:00 pm.
Silent auctions close at midnight.
Breakfast on Saturday morning at approximately 7:00 am. Any and all donations are greatly
appreciated. For more information,
contact Rayette Jones 435-864-5062 or Roslyn Hathaway 435-864-8423, or Relay_for_life@live.com
July 2009
July 3 – 7:00
pm, Children’s
Parade, Delta.
Starts at Jubilee to City Park. Contact Karen Johnson at 435-864-2759.
July 3 – 6:30
pm, Children’s Parade in Fillmore; 7:00 pm,
Hot dogs, chips & drink free to all participants; 7:30 Game & races
July 3 – 8:30
pm, Movie in the Park in Fillmore
July 4 – Delta Independence Day Celebrations
6:00 am, Sunrise Salute
6:15 am, 5K Fun Run, Millard County Recreation
Building. Call 864-9001 for
information.
7:00 am, Breakfast in the Park, City Park
(Provided by Deseret District Boy Scouts)
9:30 am, Military Flyover, Main Parade, Delta
Main Street
11:00 am, Patriotic Program, Food, Fun and
Games at City Park
11:00 am, 4 on 4 Volleyball Tournament, Field
West of Skate Park
12:00 pm, Entertainment in the Park, City Park
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Free swimming @ West
Millard Swimming Pool
2:00 pm, Matinee Movie @ T&T Twin Theater
($3.50 per person)
6:00 pm, Demolition Derby, Millard County
Fairgrounds
10:00 pm, Fireworks by Delta Fire Department,
Fairgrounds
July 4 – Fillmore Independence Day Celebrations
7:00-9:00 am, Flag Ceremony and breakfast,
American Legion Building
9:15 am, Freedom mile begins
10:00 am, Welcome Home Parade, Main Street
11:00 am – Lawn Mower Races (after parade)
11:30 am – Park Program & Concessions,
Strut Your Mutt, Tug of War Tournament
12:00 noon – Children’s Races
1:00 pm – The Hypnohick Hypnotist
1:00-4:00 pm, Free Swim at the East Millard
Swimming Pool
2:30 pm – Children’s Money Pit
3:00 pm – Watermelon Dive at the pool
5:30 pm-7:30 pm – Dusty’s Smokehouse, BBQ
Evening Entertainment
8:00 pm – Powder Puff Game at the Football
Field
Dusk – Fireworks at the soccer fields/race
track
Dance after the fireworks at the Statehouse
Museum